In reply to BusyLizzie:
Thank you all!
I think it's right that my core got cold quickly when I stopped generating heat by running- whether or not we label that as mild hypothermia. I don't think it was exhaustion
Looking back at yesterday from the comfort of a warm Monday, I think I underestimates the cold. I could have done with a bigger breakfast and an extra layer. I had cold feet for the first three miles or so, despite warm socks and leg warmers.
Next time on getting home I will get into warm dry things and eat and get properly warm before showering; and lunch will be scrambled eggs on toast rather than hammy salad. Doh!
Thank you dearies.
Oh, and I am tall-ish; and I have to confess that 14 miles took me two and a half hours. We're talking old lady's pace here.
Happy running everyone.
Lxx